Only employees directly involved in dismantling operations are allowed to work in the area under the tower, jib, or rotating portion of the crane during these operations. All personnel must wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety glasses, high-visibility vests, gloves, and steel-toed boots. Those working at heights must be properly secured with fall protection equipment.
[Preparation & Positioning] │ ▼ [Telescoping Down (If Applicable)] │ ▼ [Counter-Weight Removal (Partial)] │ ▼ [Jib Removal & Lowering] │ ▼ [Remaining Counter-Weights Removal] │ ▼ [Counter-Jib Removal] │ ▼ [Tower Top / Apex Removal] │ ▼ [Slewing Ring & Cabin Removal] │ ▼ [Mast Section & Base Dismantling] Step 5.1: Telescoping Down (For High-Rise Cranes)
These documents should be kept on site and available for inspection for at least two years following any notifiable incident.
Specific to the exact crane model being dismantled. 3. Personnel Roles & Responsibilities tower crane dismantling method statement
The Appointed Person must obtain written certification that the ground or structure supporting the assist mobile crane can withstand the maximum outrigger loadings.
Rig and position the mobile crane at the designated pad location.
A well-structured is not merely a procedural document—it is the cornerstone of operational safety. This comprehensive guide provides a complete blueprint for developing and executing a method statement that will help you manage risk, ensure regulatory compliance, and protect your workforce. [Preparation & Positioning] │ ▼ [Telescoping Down (If
Lift the section clear, lower it to the floor, and repeat the process sequentially for all remaining mast sections.
Unbolt or drive out the connecting pins securing the jib foot to the slewing ring.
The following emergency procedures will be in place during the dismantling work: Personnel Roles & Responsibilities The Appointed Person must
Industrial safety helmet (with chin strap for work at heights). Hi-Visibility vest/jacket. Steel toe-cap boots with metatarsal protection. Heavy-duty mechanical protection gloves. Safety glasses/goggles. 7. Emergency Preparedness and Response
Verify that all lifting gear (slings, shackles, pins) has valid Third Party Inspection certificates. 2. Dismantling Sequence
Performs the mechanical unbolting, pin removal, and rigging of crane components.
All dismantling operations must comply with relevant international and local engineering standards, including: